Wordless Wednesday

So I'm breaking the rule by saying anything, but I wanted to introduce this new set of posts you will see every now and then. These are snapshots of life right now, some poignant, some funny, but all wordless. Feel free to create captions or just enjoy, but you won't hear anything from me... Starting now!

Six Years...

Six years ago today I married my amazing husband.  A lot has happened since then, not all of it easy, but I wouldn't take back one single day of any of it. 

Over the last six years we have prayed, laughed and grown together.  The passion we felt for each other six years ago hasn't diminshed, but it has changed, matured - like a fine wine it has grown stronger and deepened with time.  The trials we have experienced, trivial though some may have seemed, taught us how to work through issues together, reassured us that we really can depend on one another to be there for better or for worse.

We have shared amazing joys and triumphs over this time, all of which were truely doubled by having a partner who could appriciate what it took to get to that place.

Above all we have experienced God's amazing grace.  I love my husband, but neither of us are perfect.  It is only through accepting God's grace in our own lives, studying Christ's example of forgiveness, sacrifical love and extension of grace that we have made it this far.  As we abide in that grace we are confident that our marriage will thrive 'til death do us part'.

Thank you Lord, for giving me a humble, loving leader!  Give us grace and strength so that we continue to draw closer to you and each other over the next six years!

The Exersaucer!

One of our friends gave us their old Exer-Saucer for Ebenezer.   I was worried he wasn't big enough for it, but he LOVES it!  At first he spun and spun from station to station, but now he has some favorites!  He usually singles out the star first, then works his way to the dragon, pushes the noise makers and plays with the book!  He is getting to where he can spend more and more time in it without getting overwhelmed.   I think part of why he likes it is getting to stand up!

First day figuring it out!

What are you?

Hmmm... What are you?

Nom, Nom, Nom...

Hmm...

Whew that was fun!

 

You Might be a Momma If...

As soon as your dinner is ready you son immediately thinks it is time for his dinner to be ready too!

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.

Psalm 139:14

I love this little shirt and have been waiting for him to be big enough to fit in it! He was a rather distracted customer! I continue to be amazed at God's handiwork and grace visible in the life of our son!

Beautiful Flowers, Flowers for Me!

Chris surprised me with these lovely sunflowers the week before Mother's Day (I used some of Deborah's apple mint as a filler), and then a few days later he stopped and picked me some honey suckle on his way home! Two of my favorite flowers in the same week! How wonderful is that!?!

4 Months!

Yesterday was Ebenezer's 4 month birthday! It is wonderful how he has so completely worked his way into our lives and hearts in such a short time!

Eb continues to grow by leaps and bounds, during this last month laughing has become a much more regular occurrence and he is fascinated with the world around him. He loves to interact with people and "talk" with them even. He has become 'shy', sometimes when people come to talk with him while I'm holding him he will grin really big and turn his face into me, then look up to see if they are still there, grin real big and repeat! Still no teeth, but that doesn't mean he has stopped trying! I have started putting bibs on him when he is really drooling up a storm! He has mostly outgrown his 3-6 month clothes and we are having fun breaking into all of his 6-9 month clothes now. He has gotten really good at grabbing and pulling to his mouth, pretty much whatever he can get ahold of is pulled straight to his mouth for further inspection, toys, fingers, hair, burp clothes, you name it! This month he has discovered his toes and LOVES them! He likes to feel them and try to stick them in his mouth every time he gets his diaper changed! He also rolled over for the first time this month! I'm pretty sure it was an accident since he hasn't repeated it, but I was still excited! When excited, or happy, Eb loves to open his mouth really Wide, and sometimes he adds arm flapping to fully express his exuberance! As he is paying more attention to the world around him, he is more and more interested during his trips outside. He loves to sit on my lap and watch all the goings on outside, whether that's the dogs, cows or birds flying around - he is especially fascinated with the chickens!

I'm not sure how it's possible but Chris and I fall more in love with him every day! It is such a delight to watch him grow, change and learn! Happy Birthday my little man!